Chronic diseases are health problems that require ____________________ over a period of ____________________, according to the World Health Organization
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
ongoing management; years or decades
ongoing management; years
ongoing management; decades
Rationale:
The World Health Organization defines chronic diseases as health problems that require ongoing management over a period of years or decades.
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